17 October 2007
As part of national Imbizo Focus Week, taking place from Monday, 22 October
to Sunday, 28 October, Gauteng will embark on a range of activities until the
end of the month for communities to interact directly with government leaders.
The week will focus on strengthening partnerships and extending platforms for
communities to access programmes of government aimed at reducing poverty and
building partnerships to create for a better life for all.
The Gauteng Imbizo gives provincial and local government leaders an
opportunity to hear residents' concerns and suggestions as well as to expand on
government's plans to develop their areas and the province as a whole. Direct
dialogue and feedback from communities enables government to streamline service
delivery aimed at improving people's lives. The 2007 Imbizo Focus Week is held
under theme 'Social Mobilisation for Growth and Development'.
Gauteng calendar of events for Imbizo Focus Week:
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
commemorate World Food Day to celebrate and launch the Tunnel Food Project and
household security/community food gardens.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Orange Farm Thusong Service Centre
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996
Tuesday, 16 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host a Cleansing
Ceremony of Bree Street Taxi Rank in the Johannesburg central business district
(CBD) as part of Public Transport Month.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Bree Street Taxi Rank
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
The Emfuleni Local Municipality embarks on a mayoral Imbizo where Mayor
Dikeledi Tsotetsi interacts directly with residents on issues of service
delivery.
Time: Time to be confirmed
Venue: Tshepong, Ironside and Eatonside
Contact: Jabu Khumalo
Emfuleni Local Muncipality
Tel: 016 450 3017
Cell: 072 188 7826
Thursday, 18 October 2007
The Department of Social Development hosts the International Day of Older
Persons. The day is aimed at recognising older persons as well as increasing
awareness of services offered by the department to older persons.
Time: 09h00
Venue: Mofolo Park, Soweto
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407
Thursday, 18 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment in
partnership with Metrorail host a Litter Free Day to promote a clean
environment and environmental awareness.
Time: 09h00
Venue: Park Station, Johannesburg
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 3551316
Cell: 082 778 9996
Friday, 19 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Health hosts the annual Khanyisa Excellence Awards
to recognise and promote excellence in the health sector and to deliver quality
service in line with the Batho Pele principles, the Patient's Rights Charter
and the Pledge of Service.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Turffontein Race Course
Contact: Zanele Mngadi (Department of Health) on 011 355 3503 / 082 330
1148
Friday, 19 October 2007
The City of Johannesburg hosts the Salga Inter-Municipal games to promote
mass participation in sport among municipalities in the City of
Johannesburg.
Time: time to be confirmed
Venue: Masspark, Johannesburg
Contact: Nthatisi Modingoane
City of Johannesburg
Tel: 011 407 6354
Cell: 082 467 9228
Saturday, 20 October 2007
The Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host the annual Car Free
Day celebrations to raise public awareness about the importance and advantages
of using public transport.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Johannesburg Stadium
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496
Sunday, 21 October 2007
The Department of Social Development hosts an Imbizo to interact with
residents on service delivery issues. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will participate in
a public meeting and door-to-door campaign.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Ekangala
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
The Department of Housing hosts the Breaking New Ground Flats sod-turning to
highlight progress in housing delivery, to reaffirm government's pledge to
address the housing backlog and as part of the Alexandra Renewal Plan.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Alexandra
Contact: Victor Moreriane
Department of Housing
Tel: 011 355 4858
Cell: 082 561 3768 or 079 529 5836
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
The Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works will launch an Expanded
Public Works Programme (EPWP) Women's Co-operative for the clean-up of Public
Transport Facilities to enhance safety in all transport modes.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Germiston Station, Ekurhuleni Metro
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496
Tuesday, 23 October 2007
The Department of Social Development hosts an Imbizo to interact with
residents on service delivery issues. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will participate in
a public meeting and door-to-door campaign.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Winterveldt
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
The Department of Local Government conducts a roadshow in the province as
part of Imbizo Focus Week to inform residents about the progress made in the
eradication of the bucket system in the province.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Alra Park
Contact: Themba Sepotokele
Department of Local Government
Tel: 011 355 5111
Cell: 082 490 9869
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
The Department of Health hosts an Employee Wellness Programme involving the
participation of senior managers for the promotion of good health practices
among employees.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Santa, Far East
Contact: Pelo Dipale
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
The Department of Economic Development hosts a Liquor Roadshow involving the
Deputy Directors Generals and Chief Directors in the department under the theme
'Negative Effects of Alcohol' as part of Liquor Month.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Eldorado Park Multi-Purpose Community Centres
Contact: Sam Mahatlane
Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8088
Cell: 082 417 3359
Thursday, 25 October to 26 October 2007
The Department of Public Transport, Road and Works launch a Youth Service
and media roadshow on how to invest in Transport Infrastructure.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496
Thursday, 25 October
The Department of Social Development hosts a Bana Pele Seminar as part of
Social Development Month. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will deliver the keynote
address.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407
Thursday, 25 October 2007
The Department of Health hosts a Chronic Illness Awareness Day involving
senior managers to educate communities on chronic illnesses.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: KwaThema Old Age Home
Contact: Pelo Dipale
Department of Health
Tel: on 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169
Thursday, 25 October 2007
The Department of Health hosts an Open Day at to popularise information
about chronic disease and taking care of the aged.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Leratong Hospital
Contact: Zanele Mngadi
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3503
Cell: 082 330 1148
Thursday, 25 October to Friday, 26 October 2007
The Gauteng Provincial Government and other stakeholders conduct an Economic
Opportunities Roadshow. The roadshows are aimed at providing government and
government agencies with an opportunity to talk directly with residents to
empower them on improving their access to the economy. MEC Barbara Creecy will
be the keynote speaker.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Magaliesburg Civic Centre, Magaliesburg
Contact: Aubrey Kitime
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8055
Cell: 083 212 8281
Friday, 26 October 2007
Launch of Onverwacht Thusong Service Centre to serve as a one-stop service
centre in which communities can access various government services and
products. MEC Khabisi Mosunkutu will deliver the keynote address.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Onverwacht Multi-Purpose Centre, 0123 Thabo Mbeki Street, Cullinan
Contact: Annette Griessel
Office of the Premier
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Friday, 26 October 2007
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment host a Litter
Free Day to promote the Gauteng anti-litter campaign and create awareness about
environmental issues.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Marabastad, Tshwane
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 355 1316
Cell: 082 778 9996
Friday, 26 October 2007
The Department of Economic Development, through its Blue IQ initiative,
hosts the Smart Young Mindz Awards Ceremony. This is to encourage high school
pupils to submit smart business ideas, motivating the pupils to follow certain
crucial technological processes.
Time: 17h30
Venue: Wits Planetarium
Contact: Percy Mthimkhulu
Department of Economic Development
Tel: 011 355 8534
Cell: 082 379 1913
Sizwe Moloi
Blue IQ
Tel: 011 689 1615
Cell: 082 319 9577
Friday, 26 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Economic Development hosts a meeting with
stakeholders to gain participation by the Gauteng Youth Commission, Gauteng
Provincial Government (GPG) agencies and the Youth and Gender desks from metro
and local municipalities.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Johannesburg
Contact: Sam Mahatlane
Department of Economic Development
Tell: 011 355 8088
Cell: 082 417 3359
Friday, 26 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Health hosts a Mental Health Awareness Day to
educate communities about mental health issues.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: DH Williams Hall, Katlehong
Contact: Pelo Dipale
Department of Health
Tel: 011 355 3449
Cell: 082 335 1169
Friday, 26 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment host a
Litter-Free Day to promote a clean environment and environmental awareness.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Marabastad, Tshwane
Contact: Sizwe Matshikiza
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment
Tel: 011 3551316
Cell: 082 778 9996
Friday, 26 October 2007
The Gauteng MEC for Local Government, Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu, attends the
launch of the West Rand District Municipality Communication Forum.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Themba Sepotokele
Department of Local Government
Tel: 011 355 5111
Cell: 082 490 9869
Friday, 26 October 2007
The Executive Mayor of the West Rand District Municipality and members of
the mayoral council will report back to the community on Key West Rand
projects.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Reginald Dubazana
West Rand District Municipality
Tel: 011 411 5000
Sunday, 28 October 2007
The Department of Social Development hosts an Imbizo to interact with
residents on service delivery issues. MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro will participate in
a public meeting and door-to-door campaign.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Garankuwa
Contact: Fred Mokoko
Department of Social Development
Tel: 011 355 7977
Cell: 082 447 8407
Sunday, 28 October 2007
The Gauteng MEC for Housing, Nomvula Mokonyane, launches a housing
project.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Victor Moreriane
Department of Housing
Tel: 011 355 4858
Cell: 082 561 3768 or 079 529 5836
Monday, 29 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host the
sod-turning of the K15 road in celebration of Public Transport Month and as
part of Transport infrastructure Investment.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: On site in Protea Glen on way to Leratong Hospital
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496
Tuesday, 30 October 2007 to Wednesday, 31 October 2007
The Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works host the roll-out of the
Shovakalula Project to introduce bicycles as a preferred means of public
transport.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Metsweding
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
Launch of Devon Thusong Service Centre to serve as a one-stop service centre
in which communities can access various government services and products. MEC
Khabisi Mosunkutu will deliver the keynote address.
Time: 10h00
Venue: Mpumelelo Community Hall, Devon
Contact: Annette Griessel
Office of the Premier
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
The Midvaal Local Municipality embarks on a mayoral roadshow where Mayor
Martie Wenger and members of the mayoral committee interacts directly with
residents on issues of service delivery.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: Sicelo and Jantene
Contact: Jabu Khumalo
Emfuleni Local Muncipality
Tel: 016 450 3017
Cell: 072 188 7826
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
The Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works hosts the Better
Public Transport Partnership launch to promote safe and accessible public
transport.
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: To be confirmed
Contact: Alfred Nhlapo
Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works
Tel: 011 355 7532
Cell: 083 376 8496
For more information, contact:
Annette Griessel
Tel: 011 355 6859
Cell: 082 563 3614
Issued by: Gauteng Provincial Government
17 October 2007
Source: Gauteng Provincial Government (http://www.gautengonline.gov.za)
